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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Nottingham
How to get from Southampton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Nottingham
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Nottingham:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Nottingham costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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